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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

V89 DPBMOT history

V89 DPB is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Sept 1999. Its MOT is valid until 8 Jan 2027 and it has passed 21 of 32 MOT tests, with 101,904 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jan 2026.

V89 DPB silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 8 Jan 2027
Mileage
101,904 mi
At MOT on 9 Jan 2026
MOT tests
32
21 passed · 11 failed
Per year
3,362 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V89 DPB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V89 DPB was last recorded at 101,904 miles on 9 Jan 2026, 1,193 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
100,711 miles · 27 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
1,193 miles
Average per year
3,362 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 101,904 miles
  • 2025 – 100,711 miles
  • 2024 – 99,728 miles
  • 2023 – 98,066 miles
  • 2022 – 97,408 miles
  • 2021 – 96,635 miles
  • 2020 – 96,317 miles
  • 2019 – 94,556 miles
  • 2018 – 92,704 miles
  • 2017 – 90,891 miles
  • 2016 – 89,165 miles
  • 2015 – 87,573 miles
  • 2014 – 83,864 miles
  • 2013 – 79,117 miles
  • 2011 – 65,178 miles
  • 2010 – 62,223 miles
  • 2009 – 57,809 miles
  • 2008 – 51,340 miles
  • 2007 – 45,441 miles
  • 2006 – 39,898 miles
  • 2005 – 33,333 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass101,904 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2011

Full MOT history

32 tests since 18 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass101,904 miles (+1,193)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    101,904 miles
    Test number
    399171942324
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass100,711 miles (+983)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    100,711 miles
    Test number
    285576161995
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear is summer tyre

  3. Pass99,728 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    99,728 miles
    Test number
    505060423371
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off cracked (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail99,726 miles (+1,660)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,726 miles
    Test number
    269078097189
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off cracked (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass98,066 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    98,066 miles
    Test number
    567778861803
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail98,066 miles (+658)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,066 miles
    Test number
    183019987185
    • MajorFront Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass97,408 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    97,408 miles
    Test number
    163528583210
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail97,408 miles (+773)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,408 miles
    Test number
    163532906353
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass96,635 miles (+318)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    96,635 miles
    Test number
    404528496899
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

  10. Pass96,317 miles (+1,761)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    96,317 miles
    Test number
    768811925223
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass94,556 miles (+1,852)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    94,556 miles
    Test number
    913654155755
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass92,704 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    92,704 miles
    Test number
    473909181822

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail92,704 miles (+1,813)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,704 miles
    Test number
    121085842463
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  14. Pass90,891 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    90,891 miles
    Test number
    618165808506
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

  15. Fail90,891 miles (+1,726)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,891 miles
    Test number
    648877508362
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

  16. Pass89,165 miles (+1,592)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    89,165 miles
    Test number
    299299310008
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear differential oil leak
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  17. Pass87,573 miles (+3,709)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    87,573 miles
    Test number
    736169545068
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Pass83,864 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    83,864 miles
    Test number
    499819344070
    • NoteAdvise offside front tyre wear

  19. Fail83,864 miles (+4,747)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,864 miles
    Test number
    886738244031
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • NoteAdvise offside front tyre wear

  20. Pass79,117 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    79,117 miles
    Test number
    817860813002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail79,117 miles (+13,939)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,117 miles
    Test number
    429530813054
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass65,178 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    65,178 miles
    Test number
    256600731284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail65,178 miles (+2,955)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,178 miles
    Test number
    645109821273
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureParking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

  24. Pass62,223 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    62,223 miles
    Test number
    381153620423

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail62,223 miles (+4,414)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,223 miles
    Test number
    783143620226
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  26. Pass57,809 miles (+6,469)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    57,809 miles
    Test number
    904353819266
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  27. Pass51,340 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    51,340 miles
    Test number
    931302718271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail51,325 miles (+5,884)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,325 miles
    Test number
    200211318266
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  29. Pass45,441 miles (+5,543)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    45,441 miles
    Test number
    354986907223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass39,898 miles (+232)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    39,898 miles
    Test number
    882339906233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail39,666 miles (+6,333)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,666 miles
    Test number
    131736006298
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  32. Pass33,333 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    33,333 miles
    Test number
    630330235216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V89 DPB

Does V89 DPB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V89 DPB is valid until 8 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on V89 DPB?
The MOT on V89 DPB is valid until 8 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V89 DPB done?
V89 DPB was recorded at 101,904 miles at its MOT on 9 Jan 2026, an average of 3,362 miles a year.
Has V89 DPB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V89 DPB has failed 11 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on V89 DPB ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on V89 DPB find?
V89 DPB passed its latest MOT on 9 Jan 2026 with 4 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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